Handheld High-Pressure Mass Spectrometer

The County of Sacramento is seeking bids for the purchase of a Fischer Scientific MX908 handheld mass spectrometer or a spectrometer of the same specifications. The mass spectrometer must provide accurate onboard identification of a range of drugs, chemical threats, and explosives. The device must be able to operate in multiple modes, including gas/vapor mode and solid/liquid mode, and must be able to detect and identify threats at trace or near-trace levels. The mass spectrometer must also have a rugged design, be able to operate in harsh environments, and have a long battery life. Some key features of the device include: * Identification capability for drugs, CWAs, and explosives * Real-time concentration estimates for CWAs * Non-contact analysis and identification of TATP, hexamine, and MEKP * Core technology that operates at higher pressures and uses ambient air * Self-test on start-up * Multi-phase sample detection * Lightweight and handheld design * Power considerations, including a field-replaceable Li-ion battery * Mass range of at least 50 to 500 m/z * Modes of operation, including gas/vapor mode and solid/liquid mode * Simplified user interface with rugged buttons * Audible alarms and on-screen results * Ability to store and recall data, and export results information